Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $38.30Original €34.10≈ £28.47 | www.gerardfiou-sancerre.com ↗ |
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 6–8 years
Region Sancerre
Soil Silex (flint)
Orientation South-Southeast
Sites High-density vines on the silex hillsides of Saint-Satur, on the left bank of the Loire
Vine Age More than 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and barrels
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 228
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested old-vine fruit grown at high density. The exact 2019 page states that maturation lasted 12 months in stainless-steel vats and oak barrels, with two-thirds in 228 L barrels.
Tasting Notes Producer: slightly jammy red fruit, length and a fine mineral framework; the linked sheet specifies cherry, prune, light structure, integrated oak and a long mineral finish. James Suckling's 2019 note describes sour cherry, forest berries, wild herbs, medium body, fine tannins, silky texture and a savoury, crunchy finish.
Food Pairing Roast venison in a cocoa crust; cabbage stuffed with Beauce hare; duck tournedos with blackcurrants
Critics Ratings 91
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2021–2026
Region Sancerre
Soil Rich clay-siliceous soil with flint
Orientation South-Southeast
Vine Age Approximately 60 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks (40%) and new French oak barrels (60%)
Oak Types French oak
Oak Toast Level Light
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details The bottle's front label states that the 2018 was hand harvested. Vinification was divided between stainless-steel tanks (40%) and new, lightly toasted French oak barrels (60%), followed by 12 months' maturation in vats and barrels. The vendor recommends serving at 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes James Suckling: sweet and sour cherries, wild berries, cranberries, bark, sleek tannins, redcurrant, and a juicy, salivating finish. Wine Enthusiast: dense, dark tannins, black fruit and perfume, still developing.
Critics Ratings 91
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